An unexpected surprise. — Phone, wallet, keys. It’s the three essential items I double check I have every time I leave the house. We all do. Adam Sandler even wrote a song about it. It’s all one really needs to survive the day. For me however, there’s also a slew of other random items…

I just need the money. — I would like you to hire me for this job. I would like to have the job. It’s why I applied. However, I don’t want it. I don’t want to work. I don’t want to check emails. I don’t want to set goals. I don’t want to attend a meeting…

What I would do with money. — I’m going to tell you about my perfect day. I wake up without a care in the world. I make a pot of coffee. I get to writing on my latest work. Perhaps add a chapter to that novel. Or finish up a short story. Whatever I’m working on, all that matters is I’m doing what I love. After…

Was the cashier flirting or just being polite. — Are you flirting with me? I know you’re here doing your job as a cashier, but I can’t help but to notice how much of a conversation we’re having during this checkout process. You saw my cart full of wine, cheese, and crackers and said with a hint of wanting to be invited, “Looks like…

This is too many pairs. — I may have overpacked underwear. It’s just a weekend trip. I have the pair I’m wearing. I’ve got one for Saturday. I’ve got one for Sunday. I’ve got one as a backup. I’ve got another one as a backup to the backup. I’ve got one to replace the backup if…

Same routine everyday. — I want to quit my job. I should do it. I say this every day. This isn’t a once in a blue moon thought. Every. Damn. Day. I should give my two weeks today. But I need money. If I stick it out another month, I can save up. I…

I can’t place you. — We’ve met before. I’m sure of it. Haven’t we? When was it? Where was it? A brunch? A network event? An engagement party of a mutual friend that neither of us knows too well but went for the open bar? Maybe a year ago? Or just last month? But now…

The playlist of my sleep. —

I’m not responsible enough to hold this thing. — You handed me your baby. You should know that I’m feeling a lot of pressure. I can’t take care of anything. I don’t have pets. I don’t even have plants. The last plant I had died. And it was a cactus. How easy is it to keep a cactus alive? …